Public Works Crew Leader

This position provides leadership and supervision of Public Works Specialist in all aspects relating to the construction and maintenance of typical municipal infrastructure and facilities: water, wastewater, streets, drainage, and parks facilities. This position receives guidance from the Public Works Director with respect to general objectives in the majority of tasks and projects assigned.

• Manage, coordinate, and evaluate the work of Public Works Specialists related to specific tasks assigned by the Public Works Director.
• Assist and make recommendations to the Public Works Director regarding short and long range planning.
• Prepare and prioritize list of infrastructure and facilities repair and replacement needs as assigned.
• Advise subordinates on policies, work methods, and materials used in construction and maintenance.
• Prepare various reports, maintain established budgets, implement policy ideals, and recommend procedures for the Director.
• Recommend the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Confer with the Public Works Director on all private or public infrastructure projects.
• Assure compliance with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations set forth by the City Manager and the Code of Ordinances.
• Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.

• Perform as responsible steward of the public trust and strive for excellence in public service.
• Act in a civil, respectful manner at all times to citizens, co-workers, and others.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Report all unsafe activities to Public Works Director, human resources, and/or City Manager.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and city goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Responsible for adhering to all City of Lucas Purchasing Policies while performing purchasing tasks.
• Assists in preparing, overseeing, and managing the Public Works Department related budgets as directed by the Public Works Director.

Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of utilities departments

Personal computer, telephone, mobile radio, fax and copy machine, excavation equipment, various motor vehicles, air compressors, vacuum truck, inspection camera, jet machine, hand and power tools, and other related equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will be required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, and controls; and to reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. No aspect of this position is considered light duty. Daily strenuous activities of a physical nature are requirements. Occasionally required to comfortably lift and carry objects weighing up to eighty (80) pounds and frequently required to comfortably lift and carry objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to the following for prolonged periods: standing, walking, reaching, talking, hearing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is normally NOT performed in an air-conditioned office environment, and the noise level associated with this work is usually high.

Primarily works outdoors with exposure to changing and extreme weather conditions such as rain, sun, snow, wind, etc. and with exposure to outdoor temperatures in excess of 100 degrees and well below 32 degrees.

Work will take place in poorly lighted, awkward, confined, and hazardous areas; above ground level on ladders, rooftops, scaffolding, elevated water storage tanks, etc. Exposure to non-weather related humidity or wet conditions, fumes, airborne particles, electric shock, vibration, and moving…